GKU-RPU-SYLLABUS-2023.pdf
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Responsible Pesticide Use
- 7 Sections
- 13 Lessons
- 6 Quizzes
- 8h Duration
Welcome to Responsible Pesticide Use in Turfgrass Systems!
2 Lessons
Section 1: Pesticide Toxicity
2 Lessons1 Quiz
Section 2: Pesticide Usage Best Management Practices
2 Lessons1 Quiz
Section 3: Measuring and Reducing Pesticide Risk
2 Lessons1 Quiz
Section 4: Disease Predictive Modeling
2 Lessons1 Quiz
Section 5: Pesticide Alternatives and Organic Management
2 Lessons1 Quiz
Section 6: IPM Goals and Documentation Process
1 Lesson1 Quiz
Instructor: Paul Koch, Ph.D.
This two credit course focuses on turfgrass integrated pest management (IPM) and science-based strategies for reducing the non-target injuries (i.e. pesticide risk) that can occur from repeated pesticide use. Strategies for documenting your IPM progress to groups both within and outside your organization will also be discussed.
Designed Duration: 6 Lectures, 6 Quizzes
Credits Earned: 2
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